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Enhanced transient overpower protection system

US5528639A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 1994
Grant dateJun 18, 1996
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E30/30
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An enhanced protection system for protecting against transient overpower in a boiling water nuclear reactor which automatically adjusts the reactor over-power protection trip setpoints to be a controlled margin above the operating power level, so that enhanced fuel and reactor protection is provided at all power levels.

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